hook

Example Sentences

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He bought me vegan Van Leeuwen on the drive back, and from then on, we were sufficiently hooked.

From Los Angeles Times

On a call with analysts Wednesday, Miller said his phone was “ringing off the hook” from customers looking to drill in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miller said Wednesday that his phone was “ringing off the hook” from customers looking to drill there.

From The Wall Street Journal

So when he searched online for a loan to keep himself afloat, a Chinese agent hooked him with an opportunity for easy money.

From The Wall Street Journal

With almost no advance promotion, on Thanksgiving “Heated Rivalry” hit streaming services—including HBO Max in the U.S., and the Bell Media-owned service Crave in Canada—where it immediately hooked a feverish audience.

From The Wall Street Journal